Sarri is quoted as saying: "We are talking about a coach who has won everything. He has won everywhere. So I think that I have to respect him but I think that also you have to respect him."

And speaking on what he thought about Mourinho in general, Sarri admitted that he believes the Portuguese is one of the best in the world.

Manager Jose Mourinho of Manchester United walks off after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on October 6, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Source: Getty Images

"I think that he is a very good coach. He is a very good manager. One of the best in the world of course," Sarri revealed.

Mourinho heads to the Bridge with a lengthy list of injured players but hopes to have at his disposal Ander Herrera who is looking to make a comeback to topflight action after injury.